SPECIAL: Leonard booked into Linn County Jail - Sep. 20, 2026
Just after 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, Damon Leonard was booked in the Linn County Jail on an arrest warrant associated with case LN-2025-CR-000212, which as of Sunday, Sept. 20 remains sealed from public view. Charges listed on the inmate roster for the jail include: - Criminal desecration;...[More]
SPECIAL: Remember this number: 14 cents - Sep. 16, 2026
University of Kansas journalism professor It’s the number I’m repeating as I work with local newspapers as part of a national experiment to help save local news. That number, 14 cents, is how much it costs you each day to support this newspaper. Fourteen cents. Put another way,...[More]
Affidavit of disclosure on Booth case released - Sep. 16, 2026
After requesting the Disclosure of an Affidavit or Sworn Testimony from the District Court of Linn County concerning the Wade Booth case, Judge Rhonda Cole approved releasing the affidavit to three news entities, the Linn County News, Fox 4 News and KSHB 41. District Attorney Justin Meeks and Assistant...[More]
Church releases statement regarding pastor’s arrest - Sep. 16, 2026
Recently the church where Wade Booth, who was arrested on Aug. 31, had served as pastor released the following statement: PUBLIC STATEMENT REGARDING FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH [PLEASANTON] I want to make something very clear regarding First Baptist Church and the situation involving Wade Booth. To see...[More]
Blue Mound appoints new council member - Sep. 16, 2026
Members of Blue Mound City Council met on Tuesday, Sept. 8, for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday due to Labor Day the previous day. During new business, the council voted and approved the appointing of Todd Moeller to fill the vacant council seat. The seat had previously...[More]
Pleasanton approves budget, over RNR - Sep. 16, 2026
Budget increases $31,000 The city of Pleasanton held their annual Revenue Neutral Rate hearing Tuesday, Sept. 8 and approved the 2027 budget with an overall increase of $31,000. The council approved going over Revenue Neutral as the city’s valuation has increased. In 2026, the mill levy...[More]
SPECIAL: Arrest made in Pleasanton following police response - Sep. 12, 2026
Following a multi-officer response to a residence in Pleasanton on Friday evening, Sept. 11, a man was arrested in connection with the following charges: Aggravated assault; Use of a deadly weapon - 2 counts Criminal discharge of firearm; Recklessly at occupied dwelling The man is currently being...[More]
LCNews survey - Sep. 10, 2026
Please take just a few short minutes of your day to take our survey and help us improve our paper! Scan the CR code or go to tinyurl.com/LinnCountyNewsSurvey...[More]
SPECIAL: Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 26 - Sep. 10, 2026
By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications HAYS, Kan. – The Kansas Wetlands Education Center’s 13th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake their annual fall flight...[More]
SPECIAL: Linn County News selected for national newspaper initiative - Sep. 9, 2026
Linn County News Jackielcn1@gmail.com The Linn County News is excited to announce the newspaper has been selected to participate in a prestigious national initiative focused on the future of community journalism in rural America. Over the coming weeks, Linn County News staff, readers, advertisers...[More]
